Saudi Arabia wants to buy German submarines

[Surenas]

According to German newspapers KSA wants to buy 25 German submarines. In the short-term KSA wants to buy 5 German submarines of the 209-class for $2.5bn euros, while in the long-term KSA wants to buy 20 more German subs for the final order of $12bn Euros.

German source:

http://www.finanznachrichten.de/nac...boote-fuer-2-5-milliarden-euro-kaufen-003.htm

 

[bolo]

I am curious why Saudi Arabia is such a weak country? They are the wealthiest country in mid East for decades. Have tons of petro $$ but they are afraid of Israel and Iran. Why?

 

[Kompromat]

They should buy U-214s. However i'm not sure if they can field enough staff for 25 subs nor if they really need so many subs or not.

 

[flamer84]

25 ??????

 

[BLACKEAGLE]

25 are too many.

 

[Arabian Legend]

25 are too many.

The Saudis want to create some tension inside the German parliament.

 

[SenLin]

It would be good money, and i think the ruling christ-democrats (CDU) would be in favor of it too, but not the social-democrats (SPD), who will form a grand-coalition with the CDU in a few weeks. They want a stricter regulation of defense-deals.

 

[BLACKEAGLE]

The Saudis want to create some tension inside the German parliament.

Do you mean luring with more money of a bigger contract?
I understand that German conventional sub are the best, but if they are that hard to get, then go for British, French or American sub. Germany is really ridiculous to deal with in arm sales.

 

[nwmalik]

Saudi arabia has very extensive coast and on both sides.

 

[American Pakistani]

I think it would be much better if Saudis invest this money to build these submarines in Saudi Arabia. It will benefit Saudi Arabia in the long run as they can then export it to other countries. 12billion Euro + 2.5billion Euro is alot of money.

Just my 2cents.

@Yzd Khalifa @al-Hasani @Arabian Legend @BLACKEAGLE @JUBA @Arabian Knight @Mosamania

 

[Tacticool]

They should buy U-214s. However i'm not sure if they can field enough staff for 25 subs nor if they really need so many subs or not.

pakistan is ready to help its brothers saudis. Also pakistani crew will have experience.

 

[IBRIS]

They should buy U-214s. However i'm not sure if they can field enough staff for 25 subs nor if they really need so many subs or not.

Saudis have the luxury of hiring foreign recruits. With having more money in their pockets who would want to join the forces when you can hire slaves for that work.

 

[T-123456]

According to German newspapers KSA wants to buy 25 German submarines. In the short-term KSA wants to buy 5 German submarines of the 209-class for $2.5bn euros, while in the long-term KSA wants to buy 20 more German subs for the final order of $12bn Euros.

German source:

http://www.finanznachrichten.de/nac...boote-fuer-2-5-milliarden-euro-kaufen-003.htm

Very hard to believe,5 is possible but why 25?

 

[Tacticool]

Very hard to believe,5 is possible but why 25?

Because iran fields a huge fleet of submarines

 

[Darth Vader]

pakistan is ready to help its brothers saudis. Also pakistani crew will have experience.

Yeah Right Saudi Brothers =)) who dont even give W.P To Pakistanis =)) They treat all other muslims as their slaves and people dont get tired of calling them brothers

On the Topic Saudi Defense industry is getting better Because of the tech available to them, instead of giving a big order KSA should buy the minimum Number of sub they really need and try to get tot or start Some JV or start independently which will help KSA better in long term 

Very hard to believe,5 is possible but why 25?

When You have money to waste who cares you are buying 25 or 250